Re/Max Cityscapes

This is to inform anyone who’s trying to get in touch with Shira, she is no longer with Remax and has moved to Keller Williams and can be reached at 617−694−5009.

I did a search for Shira Steinberg and I guess this is the best place to review her as well. Words cannot express how AMAZING this woman is, and I have really high standards, I had a complicated financing situation (multiple international money streams for the down payment), I work 60 — 80 hours a week so she had to deal with my ridiculous schedule, and on top of that, we had to have check-​ins with my demanding father every now and then. I’m a highly analytical person and I love data. She dealt with everything with so much grace and professionalism, and gave me all the details whenever I asked for them.
First of all, as you all may know, the real estate market has dramatically shifted in 2009. Shira offers a free consultation upfront to explain her experience as well as the homebuying process. She is particularly well versed in condominiums and first-​time homebuyers (such as myself). She leaves you with a packet so everything you’ll ever need to know. I used that packet’s information to interview 2 other agents and liked her the most.
Shira has a DRIVER. This is so clutch because when you’re going on marathon listing viewings the last thing you want your agent to do is be busy dealing with traffic, directions, and parking, and not focus on you. Also, at the start of every day you go see listings, Shira will compile a map and the MLS listing information for you to have handy.
I was a competitive buyer — second bidder. Shira helped guide me through the process of writing a good offer that ultimately got accepted over the first one.
Shira is very good at helping you figure out what you want in a condo, and then starts eliminating listings for you so you don’t waste your time looking at things you don’t like. She does not upsell and make you buy something out of your range. Shira has helped one of my co-​workers buy his place as well, and he was doing this remotely (in Africa). She is extremely responsive via phone and email. She writes very eloquent responses and answers that I will be saving and referring to in the future if any of my friends have questions!
I had a down payment that came in bits and pieces through multiple sources. Shira recommended a GREAT mortgage broker to me who was able to deal with the large amount of paperwork involved, AND he also worked overtime during weekends when we had a pressing deadline. He got me the mortgage I wanted and a great rate. The lawyer she recommended was also solid, and I got discounts. The home inspector, electrician, plumber, every recommendation that came from Shira was solid. During negotiations, she was a major help in settling items from the inspection.
I would recommend her without a doubt to anyone who values her detail-​oriented, professional, and highly experienced background. She is someone who can work around the many unexpected problems you may encounter in homebuying that those with less experience may not have the creativity to solve.
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I can’t speak for the entire Remax but myself and 2 friends bought houses/​condos with Shira Steinberg from this Remax and she is amazing! I bought in Cambridge, one friend bought in the South End and another friend in Roslindale so she knows areas outside of the South End.
Shira is great for many reasons! First she is smart, went to Wharton Business School! Second she has been in the business for years and knows tons about real estate– she has worked as both seller’s and buyer’s agents. Third she has money– she won’t try to sell you the most expensive place. She actually cares about making a good fit for you!
I don’t get anything by reccomending her but if you do call, mention my name, perhaps she’ll give you extra attn since myself and 2 friends all bought with her.